Cut salt, add potassium, live longer, researchers say

8:02 PM,
Apr. 4, 2013

Reducing salt in your diet will help you live longer, according to a new analysis.

Written by

Nanci Hellmich
USA TODAY

If people cut their salt intake and increased their intake of potassium by eating more fruits and vegetables, millions of lives around the world could be saved every year, says research out today.

These dietary changes would lower people's blood pressure, which would reduce their risk of having a stroke or heart attack, according to the findings published on bmj.com.

To take an in-depth look at the topic, British researchers and other experts from around the world analyzed dozens of international studies on salt and potassium and high blood pressure. High blood pressure is defined as a ...